Some Boots I Would Like To Own

In this humble blogger's opinion, boots are a severely underrated weapon in the men's fashion arsenal. A good pair of boots has a versatility that one could simply not find in, say, a pair of brogues or converse trainers. From exotic snakeskin cowboy boots, to simple but practical walking boots, the inclusion of the right boots in an outfit can add a stylish edge to any look. These are some of my faves:

DOC MARTENS:

very patriotic!

shiny orange- a rarity in any  DM collection

what I wouldn't do to own all of these- even look great when worn and rugged.

I'm not embarrassed to admit to an undying love of doc marten boots. Personally, I own the classic style, black, oxblood and green boots (1460). Each pair costs around £90- a small price to pay for the contribution they offer to your outfit. The thing I like most about DMs is the similarity between men and women's boots- they're almost indistinguishable. This means you can use them to generate a masculine or feminine effect- for example, combining a chunky black pair with acid washed jeans and a maroon Harrison jacket will make you look very macho, whereas wearing a striking, shiny white pair with black skinny jeans and a vest top (suggest: tie dyed vest top) show that you're in touch with your effeminate side.

KURT GEIGER:

the Kurtis Boot (£135)

The Angus Wcap

These black beauties may be a little pricey, but honestly, who could resist the KG label??
I found a similar style in Primark for only £15. Goes to show- just because you can't afford it, doesn't mean you can't emulate the look, and Kurt Geiger boots are just screaming to be emulated!

Camden boot with burgundy rub off

GRINDERS:

The 'Queen' boot in cherry red (KNEE LENGTH!!!)

Rude Boy Black and White steel toed boot

ok, haters, you may argue that grinders are simply pricey DM copycats- and you'd be right about the pricey part- the queen boot, admittedly, costs £200. But a true fashonista isn't afraid to splash a little cash in the quest for the perfect boot. Also, the myth about grinders being expensive DM replicas simply isn't true. Perhaps DM-inspired would be a better way to describe them; after all, the first Grinder boot appeared in Britain in 1965- 5 years after Doc martens came to the country. I always think of grinders as the bad boys of the boot world- their fiery rub-offs (see the Stag Tritone boot) and steel toes never fail to intimidate me, especially in the dark corner of a spooky, gothy footwear shop in downtown Camden. Yet they bring a punky, rebellious edge to a classic boot style in a way that no other boot can. They might not have Doc Marten's heritage or Kurt Geigers exquisite style, but they make up for this in good old fashioned outrageous scariness. verdict: fabulous!